Does this thermostat need reprogramming if there is a power outage or does it retain its settings after power is restored?
15285
No, it does not. It remembers. Also you can download (for free) software to program the Venstar from your computer and transfer the program to a SanDisk that pops into the Venstar. It is a super device.
15286
No reprogramming that I'm aware of. I've had 2 power failures since my purchase. Once power was restored everything functioned normally.
15287
I do not recall if we've tried that.. but would guess it does since it needs to keep a lot of config stuff saved - particularly if you get the WIFI dongle thingie..Actually, now that I think about it, I think we've had some power failures since we installed ours and I don't recall having to do anything after the power came back.. Perhaps someone else can chime in too to ensure I'm not wrong..
15288
The home in which I currently live unfortunately has power outages pretty regularly. I have never lost any information or connectivity after the power has been successfully restored.
15289
I've had several power outages and I haven't had to reprogram the thermostat. This thing really works great.
1538254
I would assume you would be left with a "dumb" thermostat with no programming ability. Just Auto-Heat-Cool, and the temperature setting.
929583
We've had a couple power outages since installing the unit, and it retained the last state in each instance. So, no programming needed.
1077575
According to the separate 'Product Data and Specifications' document on the Honeywell website: Power Interruption: On loss of power, the thermostat shall maintain programmed times and temperatures for 10 years.Current time and date shall be maintained for a minimum of 4 years assuming 2 weeks of power outages each year.
2205940
The thermostat has settings to do either. For instance, it will either start at 8:00 am if that is the set time, or if you set it to Recovery mode, it will make sure the heat is up to temperature for 8:00 am.
827233
i haven't had a power outage yet, however after programming and setting the clock, everything is retained despite unplugging the unit
318733
No, it doesn't. It resets if you unplug it. Regardless of whether it stays plugged in or not, every time you turn it back on you have to manually set the "thermostat" function and temperature, although if it hasn't been unplugged it will default to the last temperature you set it on. There is a light on the front panel so that you know whether it's on automatic/thermostat or just "on".
871722
Tony - It doesn't just switch on and off. It is a very fast up or down fade that only takes a second or two. As for the power outage, I've never had to reprogram one because the power went out but I suppose it would depend on how long the power was off. Programming is so easy though... it just involves pushing the up or down buttons to get the right light level you want... then pushing the "set" button and you're done. There are small LEDs on the unit that will show you the level you're at. Then, every time you turn it on with the "set" button, it will go to that preset level. If you decide you want it higher or lower light level it's super easy to change.... just push the button until the lighting is where you want it, press the "set" button until the LED flashes if you want to keep it... and you're done . An afterthought: When it dims down it does go to full dark.... not just a low illumination.
500543
This question made me think a bit.....I don't recall ever having to reset the thermostat. And, I know we've lost power a few times. Hope this helps!
813210
The heater will come back on with the settings that you have set when the power goes off and comes back on. I think this is a great heater but I couldn't keep mine because it was damaged/defective.
1296979
As with any mechanical timer, the real time (clock) has to be reset after a power outage. Once that is done, all of the ON and OFF settings will be as they were before the outage.
532501
yep, you just plug it in and its set. it also has a thermostat turning it off when it warms up.
1957265
Yes, it does retain it's setting. I don't know if there is a time limit for how long the setting will be kept, but I've seen it retain the temp setting after a several hour power outage. I have two of these installed and they both returned to their set temps following a power outage.
1245683
Yes... it will turn back on to the EXACT settings as before the power went out!!!
1986783
It won't need to be reprogramed if that's what your asking.You can unplug it and it maintains your settings. I use it for controlling the temperatures of my fermentation chamber for home brewing. Remember it reads in Celcius.
304680
It does power back on. However, you will have to reset the temps that you select for it doesn't revert back to programmed temps.
1765414
It has power in, power out, and thermostat connections that need connected. Depending on use may have to move some jumpers. It's default jumpers are set to cool.